THE ARTISTS OF MASQUEROTICA |
Why Masquerotica? We want to take back Halloween, returning to SF an annual happening that is fun and community-oriented; where everyone participates and is there to add to the ambiance, surprise and energy of the party. Halloween in the streets became unmanageable and unsafe. We want to create dynamic spaces, that are limited in size, attended by the best, most active, generous, and creative of our collective communities. We know this is YOU! Come join the fun!!!
The people behind Masqerotica are truly a wonder to behold! Here are some of them.
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THE MUTAYTOR
Website: mutaytor.com |
Hailing simultaneously from Los Angeles, and Black Rock City, Nevada the Mutaytor is a 20-piece indie techno circus that overwhelms audiences with an over-the-top musical and visual assault. Featuring a full band with over 50 drums and percussion pieces, the Mutaytor choreographs original dance, circus, aerial, hoop, and video performances to their original music. With their full-length release “Yelling Theatre in a Crowded Fire,” the Mutaytor is staged to break out a completely fresh show. ||||| The Mutaytor is part hip-grinding techno-retro-funk, part audience-interactive post-modern circus. The act takes drastically advanced elements of the Grateful Dead, Parliament-Funkadelic, the Crystal Method, Louis Prima and Blue Man Group and throws them directly at the audience as riotous surreal entertainment notable for "turning Civilians into Rockstars." The sound is tight, the show manic, the vibe all-inclusively friendly. They are on stage, above the audience, IN the crowd. There's nothing like the Mutaytor in show business today and they'll probably have to spin off parts of itself in order to have any competition in the future. ||||| They've put on performances of varying size for clients including the L.A. Lakers, Cirque Du Soleil (Varekai and Zumanity openings), Disney, Warner Bros., Paramount Studios, Universal Theme Parks, E3 Video Game Convention, the Billboard DECA Awards and the Special Olympics. |
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DJ DAN
Website: djdan.com
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To say he is an American institution wouldn't be far from the truth when it comes to DJ Dan who has been synonymous with good old American home-grown talent for over two decades now; a record collector, house innovator and true legend of the scene. |||| Born and raised on the West Coast, Dan was entrenched in music from an early age, 1989 to be exact, a time when the rave scene was enduring its birth. It's a sweeping understatement to say Dan has been at the forefront of dance music culture since the late 1980's, especially when you consider how he's shaped trends and sounds in his homeland all his musical life, taking the baton from house luminaries such as DJ Pierre, Frankie Knuckles and Ron Hardy. Drawing influence from a wealth of musical genres, Dan charts disco, jazz and funk as precursors to his interest in more industrial forms of music including freestyle and some forms of rock. |||| Having re-worked global megastar P.Diddy, 2009 has followed suit with household names clambering for a piece of Dan. His timeless remix of ‘Paparazzi' by Lady Gaga did not fail to fill dance floors, whilst his re-touch of the much hyped new single from the new queen of pop ‘Bad Romance' looks like it will make the same impact. As if that wasn't enough, Dan has added his electronic music clout to Janet Jackson's next hit ‘Make Me.' |||| From Chicago to Detroit to San Francisco, the album's adventure via the past will take you back to the future on an astronomic journey with the one and only... DJ Dan. |
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KINKY SALON
Website: kinkysalon.com |
The infamous Kinky Salon- San Francisco’s favorite arty sexy party, and producers of the spectacular Exotic Erotic Ball VIP lounge- bring their blend of sexy, camp b-movie action to Masquerotica! Famous for their outrageous, colorful, pervy underground parties, the Kinky Salon Crew will be taking over an entire hall of the venue and transforming it into a wild, weird, immersive sexploitation carnival! (HOT PIX, CLICK HERE!) |
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Dark Kabaret is San Francisco's premiere variety event. Hosted by Paul Nathan, San Francisco's top magician. Dark Kabaret stars musical guest, Eric McFadden and a host of top performers from all over the world. Guest stars include German variete star Martin Mall, Dutch fetish model Ancilla Tilia, and Bubblesmith Sterling Johnson. This year’s Kabaret features fashion interludes by Dark Garden and unfashionable striptease by AGT Star Thomas John. The show culminates in a whipsaw of frenetic energy by Fou Fou Ha the bay area's best blend of Dr. Seuss meets Japanese anime in a culture class of confetti, crimson, and clown collars. |
DK/ Paul Nathan
Website: darkkabaret.com
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Paul Nathan is your host and the star of Dark Kabaret, San Francisco's sexiest show. Paul invites friends from all over the world to join him on stage and in the audience for one night of dress up adult fun. |
DK/ Ancilla Tilla
Website: darkkabaret.com
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Ancilla Tilia is Amsterdam's top cover model and a very naughty girl. Ancilla has graced the cover of Playboy, FHM, and Marquis magazines as well as performing live at hundreds of Holland's wildest adult events. Ancilla's Shaving Show promises to be one of the highlights of Dark Kabaret |
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DK/ Thomas Truman John |
DK/ Martin Mall |
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| Eric McFadden is the inspiration for Dark Kabaret. His music unravels the soul then shakes it upside down and leaves you with nothing left but a tear in your eye and the urge to dance. |
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| Thomas John is the clown prince of San Francisco. Thomas is a juggler, comedian, actor, and clown. Thomas recently made the cut for America's Got Talent and is booked for a six month tour of Germany starting a week after this show, so catch him while you can. Thomas's wobbly strip will wow you. |
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| Martin comes to us from Berlin where he just performed the most dangerous card trick ever created. Martin jumped out of a plane and caught a card that Paul shot out of a cannon aimed at the plane. Martin is elegant, graceful, and stylish. You are going to love Martin's Edwardian Chamber Music number. |
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DK/ Fou Fou Ha! |
DK/ Dark Garden |
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| Sterling Johnson makes you feel like a child. Not in the creepy way that my girlfriend likes to do when we are role playing. Sterling reminds us that magic exists and that we can go out and play. |
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| Fou Fou Ha's elaborate costumes, and flamboyant choreography mix clowning, acrobatics dance, and theatrical magic to create what NBC called a "Wildly Unique" show. |
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| Dark Garden corsets are beautiful, sexy, and elegant. For this year's presentation of Dark Kabaret we have integrated a series of fashion interludes between the acts, each more intricate, delightful, and stunning then the last. |
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ASIAN DIVA GIRLS
Website: asiandivagirls.com |
Asian Diva Girls has been a premier internet destination for adult erotica with an Asian flavor, ever since first launching online back on Valentine's Day 2003.
Featured on Playboy TV, the Asian Diva Girls website is centered around a huge collection of beautiful Asian models and performers shown in exclusive erotic photo sets and videos.
Asian Diva Girls live shows over the years have been legendary crowd pleasers. With non-stop live DJs and the spectacle of over 50 models, dancers, and other performers onstage, you never know what to expect, but one thing is certain, audiences love Asian Diva Girls long time ; )
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AFROLICIOUS
Website: afroliciousoriginal.blogspot.com/ |
Imagine a Parliament-Funkadelic type of show mixed with Afrobeat rhythms, Latin and reggae influences. Afrolicious is all that and then some, a live band that is driven to make people dance like a dj set, a multi-cultural band in it's diverse influences and lively characters . Afrolicious' infectious mix of original music and live remixes mixed with tropical and electronic beats and live percussionists has reached a legendary status in San Francisco thanks to the weekly party of the same name that has fostered a community of dancers, musicians and djs for the past four years. Along the way Afrolicious has peformed at estemeed music festivals like Lightning in a Bottle, SXSW, Sea of Dreams, SF Carnaval, Burning Man, and has also remixed other artists for labels such as Six Degrees Records, Bagpak, ESL Music and Akwaaba Records. Currently Afrolicious has two digital EPs that are coming out on ESL Music and produced by Thievery Corporations' own Rob Garza. |
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SYD GRIS
Website: opelproductions.com |
He's been called a Renaissance man of the West Coast scene, and with good reason. The man behind Opel Productions, one of the West Coasts biggest promoters, the co-founder of the legendary Opulent Temple, one of the all-time premier sound stages at Burning Man, Board Member and key producer of the San Francisco LovEvolution event (formerly known as LoveFest & Love Parade), as well as a psychologist, activist and of course a DJ. On the DJ tip, Syd is one of the West Coast's top talents, consistently being voted in the Top 10 San Francisco Dream Team poll, and playing the biggest events in California party land. Playing a versatile range of electro house and breaks, to progressive and tech-trance, he's been personally tapped to open and close for the varied likes of Tiesto, Moby, Stanton Warriors, Paul Oakenfold, Underworld, Armin Van Burren, Adam Freeland, Meat Katie, Markus Schultz, Ferry Corsten, and the list goes on. Syd knows what to do in any situation to bring the universal vibe of dance music. His sets are known for walking the fine line between the gritty and the pretty, and he has a range seldom scene in the West Coast scene. |
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DJ ICON
Website: djicon.com
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Without doubt, DJ ICON has become an iconic figure in the U.S. dance music industry and beyond. With a career spanning well over a decade, she has captivated audiences the world over with her signature bass-heavy vocal-infused cross-genre DJ sets consisting of Breaks, Electro House and Dubstep; not to mention her magnetic stage presence, skillful DJ mixes and productions on Illeven Eleven Recordings. Among her accolades are stellar reviews for her productions on Illeven Eleven Recordings, a spot in Shejay’s “Top Female DJs”, being voted one of San Francisco’s best in the Nitevibe “Top 10 DJ Dreamteam” Poll, and also scoring a coveted sponsorship from Pioneer Pro DJ. It’s no wonder why she’s been dubbed one of the leading ladies of this domain. |
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CLUB EXOTICA
Website: ClubExoticaPresents.com
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Heralded as the the most epic sexy parties on the planet, Club Exotica’s events are best described as playful creative fun gatherings for the community to explore fantasy, self-expression, intimacy, relationships and sensuality. These heart connected sexy events are directed at bringing together the underground dance, spiritual, art, fashion, and performance communities of the Bay Area. Through participation, commitment, and agreement, each person contributes to the vibe of the event and its continued success. A stunningly transformative experience for anyone lucky enough to attend! Created for you by the social visionaries and artists Fuzzy Phillipe Lewis and Jocelyn. |
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FOU FOU HA!
Website: foufouha.com
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Fou Fou Ha! is an animated performance troupe extraordinaire, described by NBC as "wildly unique" and quoted in Metrowise Magazine as, "genuine talent at its best." With a myriad of color-filled costumes- resembling a cross between Dr. Seuss, Antique Court Jesters and fantastic Anime characters - Fou Fou Ha! adds a fantastical element to any event with their "jaw-dropping dance numbers" (7x7 Magazine) that mix a "Fosse precision with a Jim Henson sensibility." (SF Weekly) For your event - Fou Fou Ha! can offer ambient characters to highlight your theme, short performances of intricate, comedic dance routines or provide a featured, full- length show. |||| Fou Fou Ha! was recently voted San Francisco's favorite new [performance] troupe by The Examiner, "Best Dance Company" in 2008 for the Bay Guardian's Best of the Bay, |
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ANNIE SPRINKLE
Website: anniesprinkle.org
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Annie Sprinkle, Ph.D. has 38 years of experience in sexually oriented art, entertainment, and radical sex education. She worked as a prostitute and porn star for twenty years, was a mover and shaker in the 80’s sex positive feminist movement, then evolved into an internationally acclaimed performance artist. Sprinkle became the first porn star to earn a Ph.D..Today she is an out “ecosexual,” committed to making the environmental movement more sexy, fun and diverse.
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CAROL QUEEN
Website: carolqueen.com |
Dr. Carol Queen is the resident sexologist at Good Vibrations and is one of the people in San Francisco who fought for and won the right for adults to run and play in sex clubs. She is one of the nations first safer sex educators and helped design sex event theory and praxis which is still in use in nearly every club in the nation. Her writings are both notorious and academic with The Leather Daddy and The Femme on one end and Exhibitionism for the Shy on the other. She was one of the on-line pioneering sex columnists on thee internet and has performed and lectured internationally for the last 20 years. Currently she has co-founded the Center for Sex and Culture with her disabled partner Robert. She lives in a multiple partner family including two cats. |
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NANCY PEACH
website: nancypeach.com |
Nancy began the body of work entitled "The Fine Art of Bondage" in 2008 when she opened at The Center for Sex and Culture. In 2009 she was awarded "Best Emerging Erotic Artist", 2nd place, from the Tom of Finland Foundation in LA, for her 8ft portrait that portrays Madison Young and Lochai.
She has exhibited her erotic works at Mr. S. Leather, Minna Gallery, Mission Control, Jellyfish Gallery, Million Fishes Gallery, Good Vibrations, Camouflage, One Taste, Opulent Temple and the Seattle Erotic Arts Festival.
Recently her portrait of Mistress Liliane Hunt, painted 15ft tall, hung at The San Francisco Armory for Kink.com.
Nancy is represented by Femina Potens Gallery in San Francisco. Currently her work is on exhibit at the Citadel, 1277 Mission Street, SF. through Jan 2012. |
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CLUB KISS
Website: Clubkiss.us
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The KISS VIP area will be the place to enjoy a fabulous view to the Kinky Salon room and the Main Stage. There will be extra seating so you can relax and get off your feet for a while, and an exclusive bar so you don't have to wait in line for a drink. The Polecatz from KISS will be there to swing on a pole and show you some tricks, and our KISSing Booth will be ready for action. You can check in with our famously friendly meet n greeters and see some familiar faces from KISS, and we'll have some lovely hostesses passing out yummy chocolate truffles, bringing that famous KISS vibe we all love. Definitely THE place to be at the Ball.
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DJ JOCELYN
Website: soundcloud.com/dj-jocelyn-1
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Since the dawn of time men and women have been enraptured by the sacred dance, spiraling into the heights of ecstasy and submerging into the depths of soulful bliss. By communing with the vixen within, DJ Jocelyn channels this energy, adds some sub-bass and creates a gypsy infused sauce of luscious whomp. Like a soft caress down the back of your neck, delicate twinklings of sultry highs lull dancers into a sonic womb, only to be enticed back into throbbing convulsions by another of her glitched out gypsy/latin and tropical infused bassy beats. Increasing the chance of your evening's coupling with that of sheer wild fun and yum, she is sure to offer her sexy, gutteral, grinding, liquid-lithe mixes driving your consciousness deep into your hips. |
KARA NOVA
Website: karanovasf.com |
Kara Nova is San Francisco’s resident pole acrobat and performer. Recognized for her strength and flexibility, her act defies gravity. She regularly performs with local troupes "Hubba Hubba Revue" and "The Vau de Vire Society." Between shows, Kara often visits the San Francisco Circus Center to train/pursue her dream of becoming a ninja. (She is currently studying contortion.) When she’s not being schooled by incredible Chinese masters, Kara teaches pole & stretching technique at Sedusa Studios. |
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DJ SOL RISING
Website: djsolrising.com
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DJ Sol Rising is a skilled turntablist with a mission—”my purpose for making music is to uplift humanity’s vibration, transcending mind and emotions to create the remembrance of the ultimate truth of who we are.” DJ Sol Rising seamlessly blends an eclectic mix of world, hip-hop, reggae, funk, house, electronica and more.
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MONIKA THOMAS
Website: SexplorationwithMonika.com |
Host of Sexploration with Monika, Monika Thomas, was a radio personality from Alaska who quit her morning show to travel the world and start a talk show about sex. Not only is talking about sex more interesting than weather and traffic, but being more open about sex can make the world better: less shame, more information! Monika has learned so much (who knew women could ejaculate and men could have multiple orgasms)! Monika is now a certified sexual health educator who teaches rape and domestic violence prevention classes, and her spiritual beliefs include, "Sex is proof that God loves us and wants us to have fun!" She interviews SF's sexperts on how we can get more of what we want exploring clinical sexology and neuroscience or BDSM and tantra with recurring themes like presence, safer sex, non-traditional relationships, connection, communication, and play at SexplorationwithMonika.com.
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BLACK KAT KABARET
Website: blackkatkabaret.com |
Black Kat Kabaret is a San Francisco party featuring electro-swing music and neo-burlesque performances. Our debonair DJ Cyril Noir plays upbeat and saucy tunes to keep the dance floor swinging for hours; while Ella Mental and the Kats entertain audiences with sexy burlesque performances. Prepare to be dazzled, inspired and swanked out with the grooves and flavors of days gone by with a neo twist. Mixing the sights sounds and flavors of Prohibition, Swing, Cabaret and fat electronic beats.
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Bugs In Costumes is a San Francisco-based acoustic quartet characterized by our theatrical costumes and adult humor. We are a folk-comedy band with punk/jazz/rap influences that borders on performance art/musical theater. We swap instruments from song to song, including ukulele, upright bass, mandolin, fiddle, guitar, kazoo, and various percussion. We enjoy the contrast of raunchy, dark, vulnerable, and intimate subjects against pretty 3 part harmonies and absurdly silly costumes. We have a solid hour-long set of original songs which we perform in bars, cafes, and small venues. Larger theater spaces allow us to feature our dance, acting, gymnastics, and aerial dance backgrounds. Given the space and the rigging, we can hang from the ceiling and string our songs together with dance and storytelling. |
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DJ FERAL
Website: djferal.com |
DJ Feral specializes in ambient and dance-inducing grooves combining world beat, Middle Eastern, Asian, African and more! He has a vast collection of music tracks that most of you have never heard, acquired during world travel, and from contacts in the music business as well as hard-to-find international websites. |
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ERICA CIPRIANI
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Erica has been performing bellydance at festivals, shows, restaurants, and events all over the Bay area for almost ten years. Many notable teachers have influenced her style, including Jill Parker, Suhaila Salimpour, Elizabeth Strong, Andrea Sednek, Miram Peretz, Kami Liddle, and Zoe Jakes. Through all of her experience she has developed her own unique style that blends the aspects of classical Egyptian, tribal, burlesque, and bellydance with elements of flamenco and other world dance styles. |
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J9 from FRESH (Producer)
Website: freshsf.com |
J9 from FRESHSF – (blurb) – Award winning producer, recognized by CA State Assembly and City of SF, Janine has produced events for the LGBT community for over 15 years. From FRESH @ Ruby Skye, to Gay Day @ Great America, all the way back to Club Universe theming, she produces parties with a purpose and collectively has donated over 130k to non-profits both local and national. |
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DJ JAMIE J. SANCHEZ
Website: jamiejsanchez.com |
Remixing for everyone from Beyonce to Kristine W., this Fresh favorite circuit super-star has played every major party from Sydney to South Africa. Jamie always delivers and we could think of no one better to bust open a new SF tradition than him.
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EJECTOR
Website: ejectormusic.com |
Voted BEST LOCAL BAND by the San Francisco Bay Guardian's BEST OF THE BAY 2010 Reader's Poll.
Ejector's singular brand of glam pop goodness will get you out of your seat, out of your head, and out on the dance floor. Put on your fiercest fashion and come out to play and shake your ass in the leathery vortex of the world this trio has created. In ejector's world, there are no labels - just pulsating hips and pounding beats. ejector's erotic glam pop goodness shows the band's true self: a threesome wickedly celebrating the passionate, joyful, and provocative bits and pieces of life. |
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CHI CHI LARUE
Website: Facebook Page |
Notorious, scandalous, fabulous – Chi Chi LaRue, hot off her Southern Decadance party, comes to SF to Host and DJ the Satan’s Lair Fresh in Hades Stage. Director of some of the best know XXX movies in the world, this Diva always brings a gaggle of Hot Mess with her. Dance, drink, and indulge in a world that only Chi Chi can provide. |
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SISTER ROMA
Website: facebook.com/SisterRoma |
Stage Mistress Roma is happy to bring Halloween back to the community. One of the most famous of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence – Roma is committed to safe, sane,and sexy – She and Chi Chi will host the Preliminary Costume Contest on the FRESH stage and take those lucky few to represent at the Mainstage.
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SUZAN REVAH
Website: lovemygays.com/ |
Known as the Original Fag Hag and the voice of Love My Gays, she’s a circuit cheerleader who writes columns like Bring It! and Boy Beats, hosts a notorious fun-raiser at the Powerhouse called Nasty, and serves as one of the brotherhood that produces Real Bad. She’s all the colors of the rainbow, with glitter on top, and any way you slice it, Suzan can be found wherever there are hot men, worthy causes and endless beats. |
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DJ TRISTAN JAXX
Website: djtristanjaxx.com |
A Resident DJ/Promoter for CHAOS at Beatbox in SF who recently has played in Dallas, TX, Edmonton, Canada and coming soon Denver, Colorado; continues to expand from his popular live podcast sets that are put out during recent events he's spun. Going from porn star to rising DJ after his big break at Gus Presents Epic, 1015 Folsom, he brings high energy dance music to the club, making it his mission to make you sweat. Check out whis website and follow him on Twitter @djtristanjaxx. |
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RILEY JOHNDONNELL
Website: facebook.com/rjohndonnell |
Award winning artist, activist and creative director Riley Johndonnell has been pioneering the mix of art and commerce for over two decades. As the founder of Surface magazine, he is credited as instigating the modern publishing zeitgeist of Fashion, Art & Design zines. His think-tank work for such clients as Disney, Lexus, Vueve Cliquot, Jaguar, Canon, Levis, Pucci and more, link directly to his fine art and performance work , which are ongoing explorations of purity and perversity. Whether as a design expert for HGTV and Ovation TV, a celebrity fashion stylist, a magazine editor, an artist or an activist--- he seeks to inspire and promote radical new forms of beauty and social acceptance. |
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